Publication of research results
As an open university, broadly disseminating and sharing research outcomes beyond our campus to contribute to humanity and society is one of our prime objectives. Kyushu University publishes research outcomes funded by public research grants through the Kyushu University Academic Information Repository, in accordance with the Kyushu University Open Access Policy.
Furthermore, under the national "Basic Policy for Achieving Immediate Open Access to Academic Papers," immediate open access to research outcomes funded by grants such as the Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research will become mandatory for new applications from fiscal year 2025.
| What is “Open Access”? |
|
Kyushu University Academic Information Repository（QIR）
The Kyushu University Academic Information Repository (QIR) enables researchers to register and publish their research outputs, such as academic papers, free of charge, with support from the library.
Research outputs registered with QIR become searchable via literature databases such as CiNii Research and search engines like Google, thereby facilitating their utilisation and citation. Research outputs published within the university can be assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to ensure permanent access.
Website of the University Library > Kyudai Collection > Repository (QIR)
https://catalog.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/opac_browse/papers/?lang=1
[People who may register]
- ・Staff or graduate students who are, or have in the past been, members of the University
[Materials that may be registered]
- ・Academic journal articles, dissertations, bulletin articles, conference papers, technical reports, research reports, software, research data, and supporting data for papers, etc.
[Registration method]
Please register and submit your research output (in the case of papers submitted to journals, the author's final draft) using one of the following methods:
- 1. Registering from your Library account
Website of the University Library > Log in > Repository registration (QIR)
https://www.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/ja/activities - 2. Requesting registration to the Library
Send the material you wish to register to the Digital Repository Section of the University Library
By email Attach an electronic file
To: qir★jimu.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Email:Send hard copies or electronic media
To: On-campus postal code ＩＷ１ - 3. Register via the Faculty Activity Progress and Reporting System (Q-RADeRS)
IR Office Website > Q-RADeRS > Log in
https://researcher-db.ir.kyushu-u.ac.jp/
Please upload electronic files via the "Academic Repository" section on the research activity registration screen.
Research outputs registered via Q-RADeRS will also be linked from the "Kyushu University Researcher Information".
| Accepted Manuscript (AM) refers to: |
| This refers to the version of the paper prior to typesetting and proofreading (layout adjustments, pagination, checking for typos and omissions, etc.) by the publisher, at the stage where it has been accepted by the publisher following peer review. Many publishers permit publication in institutional repositories after a certain period (embargo), which helps disseminate research findings. |
○Research data can also be published via QIR.
Organizing and publishing research data in a format that is easy for others to use encourages reuse by researchers and general users, advancing research and contributing to society. QIR allows you to publish research data and software in various formats.
QIR can also be effectively utilized for the publication of supporting data for papers required under the immediate open access mandate. Linking and relating papers and supporting data increases the reliability and transparency of research. Furthermore, research data published via QIR can be assigned a DOI and cited in paper submissions. If requested, a provisional DOI can be obtained prior to publication, enabling early preparation of papers.
○How to utilize QIR
Not only papers but various contents created during research activities can also be registered on QIR.
- ・Slides or posters used for academic conferences or symposiums
- ・Books you wrote or parts of them (chapters or paragraphs), newsletters, magazines for general readers, articles posted in newspapers, etc.
- ・Presentation material for lectures, distributed material, study material such as videos
- ・Papers that received awards (include the fact that a prize was received)
- Note:
- In the case of registering materials that are already published or released as well as registering derivative works, copyright clearance may be needed. For more details, please make inquires through the contact below.
○Open Access Paper Publication Fee (APC) Support
You can also pay APCs to make your paper open access in the journal. The library has concluded "OA Publication Model Agreements (Conversion Agreements)" with some publishers and provides support for paper publishing fees (APCs) for open access publishing.
Affiliated Library Website > QUICK LINK "Open Access" > APC Support Information
https://www.lib.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/services/open/gold/apc
- Beware of predatory journals!
- Please be cautious of low-quality, predatory open-access journals that claim to be peer-reviewed but exist solely to extract article processing charges (APCs) from authors without conducting proper peer review. Submitting to such journals risks damaging your credibility and reputation as a researcher.
| ★Want to know more | ||||||
| ||||||
|
